FootyMAD's Nottingham Forest match preview

Last updated : 25 February 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Nottingham Forest v Derby County fixture

Derby County face a trip to Nottingham Forest at City Ground on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 36 games played, Rams have recorded 10 wins, and Nottm. Forest have come away with 17 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2003, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a League Division One match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 11 DecDerby County3 - 0Nottm. ForestCHMP
2003/2004Sat 20 MarDerby County4 - 2Nottm. ForestCHMP
2003/2004Sat 27 SepNottm. Forest1 - 1Derby CountyCHMP
2002/2003Wed 19 MarNottm. Forest3 - 0Derby CountyCHMP
2002/2003Sun 20 OctDerby County0 - 0Nottm. ForestCHMP
1998/1999Sat 10 AprDerby County1 - 0Nottm. ForestPREM
1998/1999Mon 16 NovNottm. Forest2 - 2Derby CountyPREM

Recent respective form guides

Nottingham Forest have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 5.

The Rams have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the Rams, and 6 goals against.

Nottm. Forest are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 29 points from their 32 games thus far. Derby County are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 55 points from 34 games.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Nottm. Forest6231539
Derby County632112911

FootyMad's prediction ...

Derby County are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Nottm. Forest. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Nottm. Forest 6 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Derby County 10 games since last away draw.